Welcome to the Toolkit on Evidence-Based Programming for Seniors!

Whether your organization is just beginning to consider
evidence-based programming or you have been implementing EBPs for years, we encourage you to explore the materials in the Toolkit and take advantage of any that are beneficial to you.

EXPLORE

WHY CONSIDER EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMMING?

HOW CAN THIS BE HELPFUL?

Evidence-based programs (EBPs) are programs that have been:

implemented previously,
evaluated by researchers, and
found to make positive differences in the lives of participants.

Organizations utilize proven strategies when they implement EBPs.

The Toolkit contains materials that build the capacity of community organizations to promote senior health and well-being through evidence-based programming. The materials were shaped by our experiences working with community organizations that serve seniors with EBPs across the state of Texas. The materials, however, are relevant to organizations that implement EBPs for audiences of any age.

SELECT AN EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAM

Learn more about EBPs and select one for your organization

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1.0 - What does it mean to be evidence-based?

1.1 - Advantages of evidence-based programs

1.2 - Disadvantages of evidence-based programs

1.3 - Organizational readiness to implement EBP's

2.0 - Choosing which program to implement

2.1 - Identifying an important health issue

2.2 - Prioritizing needs

2.3 - Identifying evidence-based interventions

2.4 - Stakeholder & program champion support

2.5 - Match with organizational purpose

2.6 - Match with organizational resources

2.7 - Match with clientele

2.8 - Establishing partnerships

2.9 - Obtaining funding

3.0 - Evaluation planning

3.1 - Process evaluation

3.2 - Impact and outcome evaluation

3.3 - Forming expectations

IMPLEMENT AN EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAM

Get tips and recommendations on implementing an EBP

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4.0 - Implementing EBP's with fidelity

4.1 - Fidelity monitoring

4.2 - Adapting programs while maintaining fidelity

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5.0 - Program marketing & participant recruitment

5.1 - Participant retention

5.2 - Working with lay leaders

5.3 - Sustainability

5.4 - Quality Assurance

News & Announcements

Welcome to the newly updated Evidence To Programs website. We've added some new features, such as an FAW page to provide answers to common questions and a method for you to ask us anything. Keep an eye on the new Featured Programs section where new videos will be posted soon.

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